Securing vacant properties in rough neighborhoods

[Michael Evans]

What steps do you go through to secure vacant rental properties in rough neighborhoods after a tenant leaves and you're waiting to turn the property over?

[Veronica Woods]

In some areas, we board up the 1st floor windows until we are about to start marketing the property. We also have installed SimpliSafe (and signs about ongoing monitoring outside of the property).

As someone else mentioned, it is best to have a plan not to go long stretches without checking in person. The sooner that you can have crews actively working on-site, the better. Also, an "eyes on the block" neighbor can be helpful.